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How Fraudulent Hospices Evade Regulators

Posted by Greg Schneider on June 6, 2024 at 8:44am in Hospice

12637946485?profile=RESIZE_710xHow Fraudulent Hospices Evade Regulators

 

A slew of fraudulent hospices in California are dodging consequences by shuffling patients around between provider numbers.

That’s according to multiple sources who spoke with Hospice News, expressing their concerns about patterns of fraud continuing even as government regulators crack down on the sector.

Since 2021, numerous media and government reports have emerged of unethical or illegal practices among hundreds of newly licensed hospices, particularly among new companies popping up in California, Texas, Nevada and Arizona. Despite the best efforts of regulators and law enforcement, hospice leaders are concerned that many bad actors are slipping through the cracks.

“As more regulation comes in, it really doesn’t matter. You can give me a regulation right now and in three seconds, I can give you a way to work around it,” a hospice owner told Hospice News on condition of anonymity. “Because I know my industry, I can find a work-around...click here to read rest of article.

Greg Schneider
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President, HVA

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